Foods for the liver
The liver is one of the main organs of our good health, a good metabolism and a good body weight.
In fact , if the liver does not work properly , there is a tendency to gain weight and have problems with swelling .
Reason why every now and then, especially after periods of disordered eating, rich in sugars and fats, and during seasonal changes, it is always good to focus on foods for the liver , which purify it and thus allow us to function better at detoxification level. waste and food metabolism.
But there is no need for supplements, decoctions or other special products to cleanse the liver.
Yes, you can always put in a liver tonic during these times, but to help the liver let’s start looking at what to put on the plate.
FOOD FOR THE LIVER
What to avoid: foods loaded with sugar, even high in fructose; alcoholic; fat food.
Liver foods to go for :
- all cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, radicchio, rocket, cabbage);
- linseed and linseed oil (it must be kept in the fridge and used raw);
- olive oil (to be used raw, and for medium-temperature frying even once a week);
- fruits and vegetables, both cooked and raw (the latter at each meal, for example starting meals with a portion of salad dressed with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar);
- wheat germ;
- sesame seeds and sesame seed paste (tahini);
- sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter;
- bitter vegetables and roots such as dandelions, artichokes, thistle, bitter field herbs;
- dried fruits such as almonds and walnuts,
- wheat germ, garlic and onion, coriander, parsley, basil and nettle.On the other hand, fruit that is too sugary should be avoided, concentrating on the acidulous one, and dehydrated fruit.
Among the spices prefer turmeric and saffron , among the aromatic herbs, in addition to those indicated, you can prepare an excellent mix at home to use to season meat, fish or some baked vegetables, obtained by mixing :
– dry savory, oregano dried, grated lemon zest, dehydrated basil, a little garlic powder, dried parsley and sage, dehydrated onion, marjoram and thyme.
Those wishing to help themselves with herbal teas can try those with milk thistle, dandelion or a Neem tea.
Anyone wishing to try some supplements will be happy with curcumin added to peperine.
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